As North America's only dedicated Faculty of Math, we are nationally and internationally recognized as one of the top schools for Mathematics and Computer Science.
With nearly $30 million in research funding (2019/20) and an alumni network of over 45,000 across more than 100 countries, our students, faculty, and graduates continue to push the boundaries of research to discover new ways to harness the power of mathematics, computer science, and statistics.
News
Hack the North returns to campus
This year’s event saw more than 1,000 young inventors come together at the University of Waterloo to work together over 36 hours and create a dizzying array of software applications, hardware projects and gadgets.
How alum Saralin Zassman uses computer science to make art
I am a creative technologist at Antimodular Research, the Montreal-based studio of media artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer.
CS graduate Nils Lukas receives Alumni Gold Medal
The University of Waterloo has recognized recent PhD graduate Dr. Nils Lukas with the 2024 Alumni Gold Medal for his exceptional academic performance in a doctoral program.
Events
University of Waterloo Alumni Games Night and Social
The Faculties of Engineering, Mathematics and Science are delighted to host an alumni reception in Seattle in October. At this games night and social, you will enjoy great food and a selection of over 30 craft beers on tap as well as fun games (unlimited mini golf and duffleboard) while you personally connect with your University of Waterloo classmates from Science, Math and Engineering. Connect with professor Mary Wells, Dean of Engineering and professor Mark Giesbrecht, Dean of Mathematics, at the event and hear the latest news from the University of Waterloo.
Guests must be 21 or older to attend after 7:00 p.m. Minors are allowed at Flatstick Pub until 7:00 p.m. Official and acceptable identification will be required by all 21+ attendees in order to obtain an alcoholic beverage.
There are no physical tickets needed to attend this event. Once your registration is completed, you will be added to the guest list. Please check in at the door when you arrive at the event location.
M4 Groundbreaking Ceremony
Mathematics 4 (M4) will be a stunning new building in the heart of campus. Featuring state-of-the-art labs, classrooms and an energy-efficient data center, it will empower our brilliant students and researchers to build solutions to the world’s most pressing problems in health, environment and business.